JFOC mamapacks.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification form from the U.S. Department of State's Office of the Procurement Executive for a sole source procurement. The Department of State's Overseas Post in Cotonou seeks to award a contract to the Institute for Daughter of Mary Christians for approximately 600 maternal kits valued at $30,000, to be delivered in Pakou/Cotonou, Benin. The kits will include a cloth storage bag, Benin flag, 2 reusable cloth diapers, 2 reusable cloth feminine pads, 2 bars of local soap, and one baby blanket.

The justification emphasizes the unique qualifications of the Institute for Daughter of Mary Christians as the sole source provider, citing their proven track record, capability to meet quality specifications, and ability to mobilize resources for producing large quantities of custom products. The procurement supports the Office of Security Cooperation's mission to develop trust and cooperation with Ministries of Defense and Health in Northern Benin, with a focus on local economic development and community empowerment by utilizing locally sourced materials and labor.